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Turin Historic Centre
In downtown
Turin’s historic centre brims with character. See the Royal Palace in Piazza Reale, then stroll over to Piazza Castello. Venture into the splendid Palazzo Madama, with a dizzying array of early Renaissance paintings by da Messina, Jaquerio and others. Afterwards, amble along Via Po, a long street lined with uniform archways and quiet arcades.
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About Turin
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Set against the foothills of the Alps and the Superga Hills, the city of Turin is an excellent blend of history, culture, business and industry. You can soak in the life of this city is by taking a tour of its interesting museums, vibrant markets and spectacular art galleries.
Turin captures the stories of the country’s bygone times in its numerous palaces, churches and piazzas. The 16th-century Royal Palace of Turin was built for the House of Savoy in a Baroque style and today houses a vast museum. This UNESCO-listed building displays an elegant line of royal ballrooms, throne rooms and apartments. Another World Heritage Site, the Palazzo Madama is said to be one of the oldest buildings in Turin. This palace houses various paintings, sculptures and jewellry from different time periods.
If you’re a history enthusiast travelling to Turin, then the city’s museums should definitely be a part of your itinerary. Museo Egizio is a storehouse of Egyptian treasures and is second only to Cairo in preserving Egyptian art and culture. Lovers of film can stop at The National Museum of Cinema to get an extensive tour of cinematic history.
Turin, the capital of Piedmont, has an extensive range of luscious wines. Be it Barolo, Nebbiolo or Barbaresco, you can enjoy a glass of quality wine in this city. After a long day exploring, you can pause for chocolate cakes, pistachio croissants and other treats at Stratta cafe.
Tonight
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.07 |
| Language | Italian |
| Average weekend price | $137 per night |
| Average weekday price | $126 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Turin
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Turin
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Egyptian Museum
0.2 miles from downtown
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Piazza San Carlo
0.2 miles from downtown
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Piazza Castello
In downtown
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Mole Antonelliana
0.4 miles from downtown
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What other travelers say about Turin
Turin is a beautiful city of tree-lined boulevards, arcades...
June 5, 2023
Turin is a beautiful city of tree-lined boulevards, arcades and squares. It has a very classy feel, a lot of museums and is packed with cafes and so many bookshops I wished I could read Italian! A real pleasure just to walk round.
What a magical city!
May 27, 2023
What a magical city! Did not realize about the white and black energy in Piazza san Carlo and piazza Castello. Absolutely wonderful place. The hop on and hop off bus is ideal, if u can- for 2 days. Learning about the Savona family power and hold on the city, to newer buildings and sports arenas. Of coarse the visit to the shroud was memorable. On my own so it was just perfect!
The first time we went to Turin we ended up extending our...
May 25, 2023
The first time we went to Turin we ended up extending our trip as there is a lot to do there, the motor museum is well worth a visit. When I travel to Italy with my parents they hate flying so we always stop in Turin
fantastic architecture, many lovely piazzas, streets wide...
May 24, 2023
fantastic architecture, many lovely piazzas, streets wide and clean. People friendly and helpful. Beautiful surroundings of hills and mountains can be seen from many places in the city. Good buses and trams. Many good restaurants, many cultural and historical places to visit.
Turin is a fascinating city.
May 18, 2023
Turin is a fascinating city. It’s not all pretty instagram views, quite often gritty but very alive and friendly. I’m enjoying getting to know Turin better with each visit. People are friendly and the city has all the services a visitor might need. Access to museums requires payment, so choose carefully. There are so many things to do. I recommend the Mole Antonelliana for beginners, and for returnees! Do go out to Rivoli, both for an alternative view of Turin and for the wonderful castle and the excellent restaurants around its feet. Torino ti sorprende!, is excellent advice.
Turin is a beautiful city, it has many sights that can be...
May 12, 2023
Turin is a beautiful city, it has many sights that can be visited, but it is enough for two days to enjoy all its beautiful sights and do not forget to visit Valentino Castle where you can enjoy it and see the city of Turin and the Alps from the highest point in the city 😍❤️ And don't forget to taste the chocolate 😋😋
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Alloggio Fronte Egizio Turin Historic Centre, Turin
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